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Aachen fights bravely against Schwerin – Ilieva shines in volleyball!
Schwerin wins against Aachen 3-1. Tsvetelina Ilieva impresses on her debut. Team spirit and strong performances characterize the game.
Aachen fights bravely against Schwerin – Ilieva shines in volleyball!
On October 26, 2025, fans in Aachen watched a thrilling volleyball game between the Ladies in Black Aachen and the reigning German champions Schwerin. Despite the overall clear 1:3 (20:25, 21:25, 25:20, 23:25), Aachen sent a strong signal with courageous attacks and excellent effort. The game was characterized by tense moments in which the Aachen team repeatedly played on equal terms with their opponents. The support of the fans in the “Aachen Cauldron” was particularly noticeable in the third set.
After the match, coach Mareike Hindriksen was proud of her team's more mature style of play. “We really improved and stood up to the Schwerin team for a long time,” she said enthusiastically. Aachen's Tsvetelina Ilieva, just 23 years old and an import from Bulgaria, was named the team's most valuable player (MVP). She convinced not only with strong attacks, but also with solid assumptions. Ilieva will be an important part of the Aachen team in the Volleyball Bundesliga next season and is eager to play at the highest European level. This was also confirmed by the Aachener Zeitung, which highlighted her impressive career in the USA, where she received countless awards for her achievements at Binghamton University.
The path of the Ladies in Black
In addition to Ilieva, the Aachen squad will be strengthened by other talented players. The new additions include setter Corina Glaab, diagonal attackers Celine Jebens and Hanna Freyinfeldova as well as outside attacker Sindi Mico and middle blocker Lea Ambrosius. These reinforcements bring a breath of fresh air to the team, which now has a total of nine players for the 2025/26 season. Ilieva, who recently returned from her stint with Turkish second division club Çanakkale Belediyespor, firmly believes in the potential of the new Aachen team.
Aachen's team spirit was also evident in the key moments of the game against Schwerin. Celine Jebens and Sindi Mico contributed to the exciting atmosphere with courageous actions. Annegret Hölzig from Schwerin was also named most valuable player, which underlines the equality of both teams. Their long moves and strong team spirit made both the players and the numerous fans in the hall feel elated.
Outlook for next games
After this painful but instructive defeat, Aachen is optimistic about the next game, which will take place next Wednesday in Hamburg. Fans and team hope that the positive approaches from the game against Schwerin can be continued in the coming round. Corinna Glaab, who praised the team spirit, summed up the mood after the game: “We have taken a big step forward and I am looking forward to the next challenges.”